stretch upward

Frequency: 6.03.9 per million words

To extend one's body or limbs towards a higher point.

upwardVERB + ADVERB

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stretch

Examples (10)

  • A cat often stretches upward to reach a high shelf.
  • The tall trees stretch upward, reaching for the sunlight.
  • She stretched upward to grab the book from the top shelf.
  • The gymnast elegantly stretched her arms upward during her routine.
  • After a long nap, he yawned and stretched his body upward.
  • The skyscraper seems to stretch upward endlessly into the clouds.
  • New shoots will stretch upward towards the light in spring.
  • To improve posture, it's good to stretch your spine upward daily.
  • He felt a sudden urge to stretch his hands upward and touch the sky.
  • The eager crowd stretched upward to catch a glimpse of the celebrity.